This half-timbered house of 234 m² in the heart of Strasbourg is for sale for €25,000

In the heart of the highly sought-after Neudorf neighborhood, a A charming half-timbered house of 234 m² is looking for a brave soul to bring it back to life. The Villa Trautmann, as it’s beautifully named, stands proudly (though a bit weary) in its wild garden, slightly hidden behind the Avenue du Rhin. Its Alsatian half-timbered façade, the old oak tree guarding it, and the remnants of a period veranda give it an enchanting charm from another time. But since 2004, not a whisper of life has stirred within its walls... and the brambles have taken over.

This isn’t a typical sale, but rather a call for projects framed by a emphyteutic lease awaiting its next occupant. In short: no property title, but a right to operate for several decades with an annual rent of €18,000. All this for an initial investment of €25,000... and a project to propose to the Eurométropole.Regarding turning the villa into a personal loft or an escape game: the initial agreement requires opening a restaurant on the ground floor and coworking spaces on the upper floors. The previous project holder faced some difficulties (bankruptcy), so we're starting from scratch.

Such crazy charm, but everything needs a complete makeover (really everything)

Period stained glass, beautiful spaces, old parquet... and a monumental project to bring it all back to life. Because yes, behind its old-world elegance, Villa Trautmann is a real construction site: electricity, plumbing, floors, walls, roof, drainage, asbestos, lead, mold... the whole package. And with the surge in material costs, the estimated €400,000 by the previous buyer might be very, very tight. In other words: it's a challenge reserved for those who have both a vision, a good banker... and a serious love for heritage.

Since the project was highlighted, the calls have been pouring in!bsp;: about thirty people on the morning of August 4th. It’s safe to say that the asking price has dream-worthy potential for bargain hunters. But hold on, this isn’t a gift that just fell from the sky. What the City is looking for is a reliable buyer, someone who can transform the villa into a lively, useful place that respects its history. In short, now is not the time to believe in Santa Claus, as the real estate agent points out with a hint of irony.

Source : France 3 Grand-Est